La Spinetta
Chardonnay Lidia 2023
| Denomination | DOC Piemonte Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Matured for approximately 18 months in used French oak barrels (second-fill) and refined for a further 6 months in the bottle. |
- Type: Still organic white wine, Piedmont DOC, 2023 vintage
- Aromas: Ripe citrus, Reinette apple, pear and light mineral notes of chalk
- Palate: Mineral freshness, hints of white flowers and marked savouriness
- Ageing: Fermentation in used French oak; 18 months in wood and 6 months in bottle
- Characteristics: Vegan, 5,000 bottles. Vineyards in Mango at 500m on calcareous-marl soils
Description
Style of wine
Chardonnay Lidia by La Spinetta is an organic still white wine made from Chardonnay grapes, produced in the Piedmont region and belonging to the Piemonte denomination. It is distinguished by a structured, complex, and beautifully balanced profile, with a distinct sapidity, well-defined acidic tension, and notes of ripe citrus, white flowers, and Rennet apple. Fermentation in French oak barrels and long ageing define its elegance, offering a creamy finish with great persistence and a remarkable potential for evolution over time.
Origin
The grapes for this wine come from vineyards located in the municipality of Mango, in Piedmont, cultivated under organic and sustainable practices. The vines grow at an altitude of approximately 500 metres above sea level, with a south-eastern exposure. This unique hillside position is fundamental in defining the wine's aromatic profile and freshness. The soil, composed of limestone-marl with a sandy tendency, contributes significantly to the clear mineral imprint and sapidity that characterise every sip. The characteristics of the terrain and the local climate give the wine a particularly vibrant energy and refined complexity.
How it is produced
Production involves careful processing of the Chardonnay grapes to preserve the energy of the fruit. Alcoholic fermentation takes place entirely in used French oak barrels (second passage). At the end of fermentation, the wine continues its maturation within the same barrels for approximately 18 months. This wood-ageing phase allows the wine to acquire structure, complexity, and its characteristic creaminess on the palate, without overpowering the varietal character. Subsequently, the wine rests in the bottle for a further six months before being released onto the market, a key step to harmonise and define its flavour nuances.
History and trivia
Founded in 1977, the prestigious La Spinetta estate produces Lidia Chardonnay, making the most of vineyards situated at five hundred metres above sea level in the magnificent municipality of Mango. Under the expert guidance of Giorgio and Andrea Rivetti, the winery combines its immense history with a deep respect for its land. This organic and sustainable production is proudly limited to just five thousand bottles every year. Their passionate work offers an exclusive Piemonte DOC that masterfully encapsulates authentic family heritage and highlights the true vocation of its region of origin.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Giorgio Rivetti, Andrea Rivetti
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 100
| Name | La Spinetta Chardonnay Lidia 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Piemonte DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | La Spinetta |
| Story | History and trivia Founded in 1977, the prestigious La Spinetta estate produces Lidia Chardonnay, making the most of vineyards situated at five hundred metres above sea level in the magnificent municipality of Mango. Under the expert guidance of Giorgio and Andrea Rivetti, the winery combines its immense history with a deep respect for its land. This organic and sustainable production is proudly limited to just five thousand bottles every year. Their passionate work offers an exclusive Piemonte DOC that masterfully encapsulates authentic family heritage and highlights the true vocation of its region of origin. |
| Origin | Municipality of Mango, Piedmont |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-marly, with a sandy tendency |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in used French oak barrels (second fill), followed by maturation for approximately 18 months in the same barrels and a further ageing of approximately 6 months in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in used French oak barrels (second-fill), followed by ageing in the same barrels for approximately 18 months and a further approximately 6 months of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Matured for approximately 18 months in used French oak barrels (second-fill) and refined for a further 6 months in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.3 |
| Year production | 5000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |